Spring Beauty Crocus
Crocus 'Spring Beauty'
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Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
Shipping
To obtain a more accurate shipment time-frame, simply enter your zip code in the “Find Your Growing Zone” box to the right. Our plants are grown all over the country and lead time on items may be different because of this. Once your order is placed, you will also receive the specific shipment time-frame information as part of your order confirmation. Once an item ships, you will receive shipment notification and tracking numbers, so you can follow along while your plant travels to your doorstep. We use FedEx, UPS, or USPS at our discretion.
Due to winter weather we have put a hold on shipping to the areas shown below in grey. You can still order now and we will ship the plant to you during an appropriate time for your zone.
Standard Shipping Rates
At Nature Hills we handle, package and ship the products you order with the utmost care to ensure healthy delivery. Shipping and handling charges are calculated based on the tables below. Please note that some items include an additional handling surcharge, these will be noted on the item's product page.
| From | To | S&H |
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| $0 | $19.99 | $24.99 |
| $20 | $49.99 | $29.99 |
| $50 | $69.99 | $34.99 |
| $70 | $99.99 | $39.99 |
| $100 | $129.99 | $44.99 |
| $130 | $149.99 | $48.99 |
| $150 | $150+ | Approx 28% |
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Understanding Plant Options
Nature Hills offers plants in two main formats:
- Container Plants: Grown in pots with soil, sized by container volume and plant age
- Bare Root Plants: Dormant plants without soil, sized by height measurements
Container Plant Sizes
Container sizes indicate plant age and growing capacity rather than liquid volume equivalents. Our containers follow industry-standard nursery "trade gallon" specifications, which differ from standard liquid gallon measurements.
Young Plants (6 months to 18 months old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
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| 2" x 2" x 3" | 0.18 - 0.21 dry quarts | 0.20 - 0.23 dry liters |
| 4" Container | 0.31 - 0.87 dry quarts | 0.35 - 0.96 dry liters |
| 4.5" Container | 0.65 dry quarts | 0.72 dry liters |
| 6" Container | 1.4 dry quarts | 1.59 dry liters |
| 1 Quart | 1 dry quart | 1.1 dry liters |
| 5.5" Container | 1.89 dry quarts | 2.08 dry liters |
Established Plants (18 months to 2.5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Quart | 2 dry quarts | 2.2 dry liters |
| #1 Container | 2.26 - 3.73 dry quarts | 2.49 - 4.11 dry liters |
| 5" x 5" x 12" | 3.5 - 4.3 dry quarts | 3.85 - 4.74 dry liters |
Mature Plants (2-4 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #2 Container | 1.19 - 1.76 dry gallons | 5.24 - 7.75 dry liters |
| #3 Container | 2.15 - 2.76 dry gallons | 8.14 - 12.16 dry liters |
Large Plants (3-5 years old)
| Container Size | Actual Volume | Metric Equivalent |
|---|---|---|
| #5 Container | 2.92 - 4.62 dry gallons | 12.86 - 20.35 dry liters |
| #6 Container | 5.25 - 6.01 dry gallons | 23.12 - 26.42 dry liters |
| #7 Container | 5.98 - 6.53 dry gallons | 26.34 - 28.76 dry liters |
Bare Root Plants
Bare root plants are sold by height from the root system to the top of the plant. Plants may exceed minimum height requirements.
Common Sizes:
- Trees: 1 foot, 2 feet, 3 feet, 4 feet, 5 feet, 6 feet
- Shrubs & Perennials: 1 foot, 18 inches, 2 feet
Important Notes
Container Volume Specifications
- Trade Gallon Standard: Our containers follow industry-standard "trade gallon" specifications established by the American National Standards Institute (ANSI Z60.1) for nursery stock
- Volume Variations: Actual soil volume may vary due to plant root systems and growing medium settlement
- Age Indicators: Container size primarily indicates plant age and maturity rather than liquid volume equivalents
Growing Conditions
- Plant size can vary based on variety and growing conditions
- Container size helps indicate plant maturity and establishment level
- Larger containers generally mean more established root systems and faster landscape establishment
Seasonal Availability
- Bare root plants are available seasonally when dormant
- Container plants are available throughout the growing season
- Specific varieties may have limited availability in certain sizes
Questions?
For questions about specific plant sizes or availability, please contact our plant experts who can help you choose the right size for your landscape needs.
Plant Highlights
Spring Beauty Crocus highlights at a glance!
Specifications
Specifications
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Brand
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Botanical Name
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Growing Zones
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Mature Height
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Spacing
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Sun ExposureFull Sun
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Moisture
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Soil
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Growth RateFast
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Pollinator Friendly
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Pruning Time
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Bloom PeriodEarly Spring
Growing Zones 3-9
Romantic and riveting, there are Crocuses, and then there's the Spring Beauty Crocus (Crocus 'Spring Beauty')! These lovely lavender-and-eggplant blooms are as romantic as they are enthralling. This small but mighty Crocus is an elegant and fragrant way to celebrate spring's arrival year after year.
The Spring Beauty Crocus isn't ordinary by any means. Its blooms are tulip-shaped and offer more interest than most crocuses. Spring Beauty features lilac-blue exterior petals that are marked with high-contrast eggplant-colored flames. Its interior petals are soft and opulent lavender. And as this early-spring bloom's petals part, you're gifted with a tangerine orange stamen.
Its variegated green and silvery green striped foliage will create a lush and luxurious effect before and after it blooms. With colors like its namesake butterfly, the Orange Monarch thrives throughout USDA growing zones 3-8 and only grows 4-6 inches in height! Low-maintenance and hardy, these spring ephemerals naturalize and form polite colonies for bees and butterflies to enjoy!
Planting and Application:
These petite-but-showy blooms are perfect for front-of-the-border plantings and edging! They also sing as container plants and in drifts across your yard. They look darling along the edge of a garden bed or sidewalk. No matter where you plant yours, be sure they're in a spot where you can admire them day after day. They truly warm up the winter grays! Try forcing a few in pots and planters indoors for a winter treat!
Because of their demure size, Spring Beauty Crocus are great for small yards and tight spaces. Plant your Orange Monarch Crocus as a photo-worthy sea of orange that shines bright against your grass. When planted in the lawn, it's best to wait about six weeks after they've flowered to mow over them. Freely naturalizing and colonizing, Crocus fills in garden edges and pops up in drifts throughout the perennial and pollinator border and looks lovely planted as a mass planting along a woodland area or rock garden!
- Early Spring Blooms
- Pale Purple with Deep Violet Flames
- Spikey Two-Tone Foliage
- Fragrant Naturalizing Perennial Bulbs
- Great in Containers, Lawns, Edging & Indoor Forcing
#ProPlantTips for Care:
Because they perform in full sun to partial shade, your options for where to plant this stunning beauty are quite open. Fall-planted bulbs need well-drained soil with moderate moisture needs. Any soil type is suitable so long as it is not soggy and add bulb fertilizer to each hole for best results. Deadhead after flowers fade, but let the leaves remain so they can make food for the bulb and next year's flowers!
- Part Shade & Full Sun For Strongest Growth
- Well-Drained Soil
- Moderate Moisture Needs
- Deadhead After Flowers Fade & Prune Mounds After Leaves Yellow
- Deer Seldom Bother Them
While your neighbors may have Crocuses, very few if any, probably have Spring Beauty Crocus. These Crocuses are rather rare and hard to find! Crocuses are a must-have for any garden and Spring Beauty Crocuses are petals and stamen above the rest. Expect these rare blooms to go fast. Don't miss out on your Spring Beauty Crocuses and order now at Nature Hills. We will ship your bulbs based on the correct planting time for your area.
